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Key Information
Exams Information & Advice
Information relating to exams including: exam protocols, policies, revision guidance etc. can be found on this page.
There is a huge amount of support available for you in school so if there is anything at all that would help you during this period, please reach out to a member of staff.
Anxiety & Exam Stress Resources
| Title | Description | Length of Time | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Anxiety in Your Teens | This video is a webinar aimed at teenagers. We look at how anxiety is experienced in the body and how our anxious thoughts and feelings can lead to unhelpful behaviours (e.g. avoidance). We then focus on a range of techniques to manage our anxious thoughts and feelings and look at how else we can minimise or reduce the impact of anxiety. | 20 mins | https://youtu.be/boYXxsZb4EA |
| How to Manage Rumination and Overthinking | This video is aimed at those who struggle with rumination, a type of over-thinking that can lead us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. We provide some practical tips that can help you to re-focus your attention and to stop you from being caught up in a vicious cycle. | 5mins | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU0Ocyk3kj0 |
| Coping with exam stress | This is a webinar for secondary school students. It covers common experiences you might have when faced with exams and talks through a number of coping strategies that you might find helpful. Good luck! | 22mins | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgkyhVMxQHY |
| Sleep – Top Tips for Teens Relaxation | This is a short video for teenagers offering advice about to use relaxation strategies in order to have a better night's sleep. | 3mins | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFQEHy-P_Bk |
| FOR PARENTS | |||
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| Parenting unmotivated and fed up teenagers: what can parents do to help? | This talk was recorded live during lockdown but focuses generally on practical ways for parents to open discussions with reluctant teens. It also helps parents think about how to plan together with their child to get them re-engaged in activities they used to enjoy. | 45mins |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOwsAlH1dyU
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JCQ Regulations for students
- Preparing to sit exams
- Written Exams
- Coursework information for candidates
- Non examined information for candidates
- On screen tests
- Privacy notices
- Social Media
Posters and Information
Policies and Procedures
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
- Complaints Policy 2024 - Exams
- Data Protection
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Conflicts of Interest Policy 2024 - Exams
- Equalities Policy 2024 - Exams
- Internal Appeals Procedure 2024 - Exams
- Malpractice Policy - Exams
- Non-Examination Assessment Policy 2024 - Exams
- Word Processor Policy 2024 - Exams
- Access Arrangements Policy 2024 - Exams
- Identify Candidates Policy 2024 - Exams
- Special Consideration Policy 2024 - Exams
- Emergency Evacuation Policy 2024 - Exams
Results Day
A-Level results day is on 14th August and GCSE results day is on 21st August. Both sessions are at 9am in the Conference Hall
Results Guidance Student-Parent July 2024
Post Results
More information to follow June 2025
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us info@oxfordspires.anthemtrust.uk